University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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The video game craze sweeping the nation cer- tainly did not skip UNA. Here, a student tests her skill at one of the machines located in the SUB. (Photo by Grant Lovett) Johnny ' s Club at the line is the most popular stop for UNA students. Thursday nights usually find the club filled to capacity with students who ' ve come to get away from the books. (Photo by Tim Thrift) Many students opt to go to one of the ost popular spots in the immediate area I) get a drink or a six-pack of beer. The [ine is about 13 miles north of Florence, he Alabama-Tennessee state line iiakes up for the lack of local bars and irinking places. Many students can be ound at one of the clubs on Thursday !riday, or Saturday night. I However, all students that go to the xie do not go there just to dr ink. Some go ast to be with their college classmates, nd some go just to purchase the beer, then bring it back to Florence to con- sume. A word of warning is usually told to those newcomers that have never been to the line. as Flor-Ala reporter Dennis Sherer wrote, Students who go to the line to drink should either do so in moderation or take a nondrinking friend along with them to drive back. It is against the law in the state of Alabama to drive on both sides of the road. With re- cently passed legislation a person ' charged with driving under the influ- ence of intoxicating beverages will find himself herself to be one broke hombre when the judge gets through with them. Another outlet for UNA ' s drinking population is coming to life, as neighbor- ing Colbert County voted itself wet last fall. This means the trip to buy liquor is now less than ten miles round trip in- stead of a 100-mile plus drive. Also, clubs which cater to the college tastes may be only a river away, at least giving the Ten- nessee line clubs stiff competition. The line is only a small part of the continued page 18 Student Life 17

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ft • 7 ■ T • 4 1: Jii i H m Zi ' • • Pi II Ili i.?n v ■ — ' ' ; liZj, 4 The spectacular concerts that the Student Activi- ties Board brings to the campus each semester are often the high point of UNA entertainment, jimmy Buffett performed his Caribbean rock and roll for students during spring semester. (Photo by Lee Puckett) Although Lauderdale County has been called the wettest dry county in the country, college-oriented gathering spots are almost nonexistent Where ' s the entertainment By Ken Bi gilon Entertainment in the Florence a is very limited for the university studai The challenge is to find something tc l( in a city where there are no bars or ( 1 lege-oriented entertainment spots. However, just because Flore: J does not have the normal college hid tats does not mean that there is liter; 1; nothing to do. In Florence students h n to try a little harder to have a good ti e and this means that a group of friend; c a fraternity or sorority often plan a ss five evening. 16

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1 i Where ' s the entertainment overall activities that students at UNA partake in. Since the city of Florence does not have much in the way of enter- tainment, the university tries to fill some of the gaps. For instance, last fall there were numerous movies sponsored by the Student Activities Board, classic movies sponsored by the Cinema Society, and The Alabama Shakespeare Festival ' s performances of The Importance of Be- ing Earnest in Norton Auditorium. In addition, there were football games through the fall months, hoards of intramural games throughout the year, and a couple of major concerts. Dances after ball games, frat parties, pep rallies and other school-sponsored events man- aged to keep things fairly busy around campus. cool dip at the McFarland Waterslide is en- joyed by Steven Haynes and friends, following e football victory over Lane College. (Photo by Deborah Thompson) Junior David Ray said, Being from Florence I ' m accustomed to the way things are so my basic entertainment in- terests include movies, frat parties, ball games, and various events that are spon- sored by the university. Also, I might go to a concert or something that is out of town if nothing is going on around school. Freshman Lisa Lee from Florence said, I like to go to ball games or live performances like plays or concerts that the university sponsors. I also enjoy movies. Some students prefer other places of entertainment. One of the most common out-of-town cities to spend a night or weekend is Huntsville, located about 60 miles east of Florence. It has all the high entertainment that Florence is lacking. Being from Huntsville, I found coming here was a drastic change. No matter what mood you were in, in Hui 3- ville there was always a type of en r- tainment to meet your needs — whet 31 it be dining, dancing, or a night on le town. I like going to movies here in F r- ence, but when they are over nothigi much is left to do, junior Howie Le:3r said. One aspect of Florence that is v. j favorable to UNA students is the spiig and summer recreational activities lat are abundant in the area. Swimm g, skiing, and boating are the favorite; oi the warm weather lovers. Junior In Bailey said, I hke to bike ride, play fi- nis, or go to the park to picnic on r:e days in the summer. I also like walkin ar jogging at the nature trail near the TAi Reservation. Student Activities Board presidnt Weston Smith said, Florence is a r:e place for outdoor recreational activies 18